Council facing more cuts over levy boycott

The country’s largest local authority is facing further cuts if an extra 6,000 further householders do not pay household charges by mid- November.

Acting county manager Moira Murrell advised Cork County Council yesterday that Environment Minister Phil Hogan had set the new deadline.

County Hall, she said, will have to reduce spending on its services by a further €170,000 if the additional target of 6,100 is not reached.